Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

The West Hartford Board of Education is committed to providing students eligible under Section 504 with appropriate accommodations and services to afford them access to educational opportunities equivalent to their non-disabled peers. The Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee will establish and provide educational programs/services and school activities that do not discriminate against any person identified as disabled. Under Section 504, a disability with respect to an individual means:

Under Section 504, the Board has the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if a student is determined eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. The Administration shall establish regulations to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The District’s 504 Coordinator is available to address any persons who feel they may have been discriminated against on the basis of their disability or have questions regarding Section 504.